Atlanta to Lafayette, Louisiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Atlanta from Lafayette, Louisiana?

The distance from Atlanta to Lafayette, Louisiana is 509 miles (819.2 km) as the crow flies. Lafayette, Louisiana is located WSW of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 580.2 miles, taking about 10h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia and Lafayette, Louisiana in Louisiana.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Atlanta and Lafayette, Louisiana. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.